Universal health coverage is a development issue

Universal health coverage: necessary but not sufficient

“…However, this still requires accompanying measures to "ensure that the health services people need are available and of good quality; that the health workers needed to deliver them are well trained, motivated, and close to people; and that the drugs and equipment they need are available and distributed appropriately." 25 This is an important reminder that health service norms and capacity are also key elements in increasing health equity.…”

Hacia la cobertura sanitaria universal en la detección neonatal

“…El doble objetivo de garantizar el acceso a los servicios de salud y otorgar protección económica fue reafirmado en 2.012 por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas en una resolución que promueve la cobertura sanitaria universal, incluidas la protección social y la financiación sostenible (18). La resolución de 2.012 va incluso más lejos: pone de relieve la importancia de la cobertura sanitaria universal para alcanzar los ODM, aliviar la pobreza y conseguir un desarrollo sostenible (19).…”

“…Entre los requisitos para contar con una Cobertura Universal de Salud, se describen un sistema de salud sólido, financieramente sustentable, con servicios de salud distribuidos con equidad para toda la población, con personal de salud capacitado, medicamentos esenciales y tecnología adecuada, ambos de alta calidad (19).…”

Free Health Care in Public Health Establishments of Cote d’Ivoire: Born Dead?

“…The lack of access to health services impoverishes some people because they are unable to work, whereas using health services impoverishes others because they cannot afford the payments. Thus, many have to sell assets or go into debt to meet the payments [4]. Moreover, only 5-10% of people living in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia received formal social protection [1].…”

“…Universal access to good quality health care delivery systems leads to keeping people healthy. Therefore, stimulate economic growth and contribute to social harmony by providing assurance to the population who keep in mind services availability in the event of illness [4]. Indeed, public health is an indivisible set and its implementation requires significant changes in the delivery of health care [6].…”